Overview:

The Department of Chemistry is pleased to offer a fellowship for the role of Safety Fellow. This position is ideally suited for current or former lab Safety Representatives. The Safety Fellow is a paid position (equal to a 25% GSR) for three quarters (Fall 2024 - Spring 2025), and will provide 50% funding in Summer 2025 to ensure a smooth transition with the next fellow. The time commitment is up to 15 hours per week.

The Safety Fellow will serve as the leader of the Graduate Safety Team (GST) and contribute to the Department of Chemistry’s safety culture. Safety Fellows organize, recruit, orient and lead our team of graduate student safety reps (one from each lab), organize informational events, publish a Safety Newsletter, and work on other safety related projects. The Safety Fellow reports to the Chemistry Vice Chair for Safety.

Submission and selection process: Applications can be submitted online via a Google Form. Applications should be submitted by the applicant. Students are strongly encouraged to speak to their advisor before applying.

Submission deadline: July 1^st, 2024

Application package should include: 

• One page essay responding to the following questions:
  • How do you feel about UCI's current safety culture?
  • What is your vision and plan for the GST to improve UCI's safety culture during your tenure as Safety Fellow?